The Biology Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or Forensic
Science and a Master of Science degree in Biology. We also offer a minor in biology.
The faculty comprise a diverse array of expertise in the Biological Sciences. Our
faculty specialties range from ecosystems to molecular interactions. The departmental
curriculum includes a diverse set of courses corresponding to these many areas of
expertise.

Students in the Biology Department are engaged in much more than just attending classes.
Faculty prepare students for careers in Biology by mentoring students in their research
labs. In fact, much of the research in the department is performed by students.
Students also assist in the teaching mission of the department by working as peer
tutors or graduate teaching assistants. Students are invited to attend weekly seminars
where they have the opportunity to interact with renowned biologists from across the
country.

The department is currently training over 650 undergraduate majors and approximately
50 graduate students. Many of our undergraduate majors go on to pursue higher degrees.

Our department is engaged in numerous research and outreach programs. We invite
you to visit the departmental faculty web pages and explore our many activities.
Thank you for your interest in the Biology Department at Middle Tennessee State University.